WW2 Canadian Carleton and York Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Carleton and York Cap Badge is a military insignia issued during the Second World War for the Carleton and York Regiment, a unit of the Canadian Army. The badge is typically made of brass or a similar metal and features a crowned wreath surrounding a central shield. The shield contains the regimental motto and emblem, with scrolls bearing the inscription “Carleton and York.” This design reflects the regiment’s heritage, representing its origins in the Carleton Light Infantry and the York Regiment, both of which were part of the Non-Permanent Active Militia. The cap badge was worn by soldiers on the front of their service caps as part of their standard uniform. The Carleton and York Regiment served primarily in the Italian Campaign and Northwest Europe during World War II. Cap badges like this one are valued as original artifacts of Canadian military history and provide insight into regimental identity and tradition.